DramaTV Movie
Watch America's Dream (1996) Official Trailer
6.7 / 10 IMDb February 17, 1996 1h 37m
Made especially for the HBO cable network, this well-wrought feature is comprised of three short stories by three noted black American authors, each of which is directed by a respected black director.
Director
Runtime
1h 37m
Release Date
February 17, 1996
Genre
Drama, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Cast
Danny Glover
as Silas (segment "Long Black Song")
Wesley Snipes
as George Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Lorraine Toussaint
as Philomena (segment "The Reunion")
Tate Donovan
as David (segment "Long Black Song")
Norman D. Golden II
as Aaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Susanna Thompson
as Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Jasmine Guy
as Elna Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Tina Lifford
as Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")
Carl Lumbly
as Cal (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Bennet Guillory
as Willie (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Danny Kamin
as Mr. Harper (segment "Long Black Song")
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Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
as Lara (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Timothy Carhart
as Prof. Daniel (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
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Summer Ross Jefferson
as Young Philomena #1 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Vanessa Bell Calloway
as Miss Williams (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
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Winter Elaine Jefferson
as Young Philomena #2 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
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Amanda Addison
as Young Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Kevin Jamal Woods
as Clyde (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
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Ruth Beckford
as Mrs. McClaren (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Yolanda King
as Mrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Production Companies
HBOCarrie Productions Inc.
America's Dream Official Trailer 1996
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